D River State Recreation Site
State Recreation Area · Oregon · Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
- 4 acres
As of April 27, 2026, the City of Lincoln City is responsible for managing this site. Read the City's information about the D River State Recreation Site as well as plans for the welcome center and other upcoming improvements . Billed as the shortest river in the world, D River flows a mere 120 feet from Devils Lake into the roaring ocean. This beach is directly west of Highway 101, smack dab in the heart of Lincoln City. Paved parking, flush restrooms and easy access to a busy -- and reliably windy -- beach makes D River Wayside home to a pair of the world's largest kite festivals each June a
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- Official site
- stateparks.oregon.gov
- Managed by
- Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
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Activities & features: Beach · Fishing · Interpretive Signage · Picnic Area
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Sources: Wikimedia Commons / editorial, State agency · updated 2026-09-12